Sheep Thrills (A Shepherd’s Pie Appetizer)
A Shepherd’s Pie Appetizer
Baaad Shepherd!….but, Great appetizer Ewe will love!ย A Shepherd’s Pie appetizer -Seasoned Ground Beef, with small pieces of potatoes, peas, and carrots- an easy Irish-inspired appetizer.ย All the nostalgia and savory flavor of a simple Irish favorite in a delicious pinwheel appetizer with minced vegetables and a delicious brown puff pastry crust.ย Golden light and delicious-ย so hard to stop eating!
Ingredients
- Butter
- Onion
- Carrot
- Garlic
- Ground Beef
- Tomato Paste
- Italian Seasoning
- Bay Leaf
- Worcestershire sauce
- Peas
- Potatoes
- Heavy Cream
- Dubliner Irish Cheese
- Puff Pastry
- Egg
- Salt and Pepper
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Why is the Shepherd’s Pie a nostalgic favorite?
This savory and hearty meal is adored for its simplicity, comfort, and versatility.ย The humble ingredients and easy preparation appeal to busy families and those looking for filling meals. Additionally, this pie is easily customizable, with many variations found around the world, including pork, chicken, seafood, and vegetarian options.ย The dish goes back to a time when many people relied on stews and pies made from leftovers. Shepherd’s pie’s enduring popularity can be attributed to its delicious flavors, and cozy feel.
Is Shepherd’s Pie Irish?
Unlike current variations of corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie actually is anย Irish delicacy.ย This pie began as an easy Cottage Pie.ย The cottage pie is made with veal and later it was traditionally made with lamb or other roasted meat.ย Hundreds of years later, The Pie evolved to the use of fresh or previously cooked beef topped with a mashed potato crust – a practical and popular way to use leftovers.ย This much-loved comfort food came from a desire to transform yesterday’s roast into a new family-pleasing savory meat pie appetizer.
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Why do we want a Shepherd’s Pie Appetizer?
We have taken these favorite flavors- and made them party-ready, hand-held, and delicious.ย Move over Shepherd (or Cowboy) Sheep Thrills is an Irish-inspired Shepherd’s Pie appetizer that is ready to Party!ย This will become your St. Patrick’s Day favorite. Try Sheep Thrills
Sheep Thrills (A Shepherd's Pie Appetizer)
Materials
- 4 tbsp Butter
- ยฝ Medium Onion Peeled and Diced
- ยฝ cup Carrot Shreds
- 1 ยฝ tbsp Garlic Finely Diced
- ยฝ pound Ground Beef
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 tsp Italian Seasonings
- 1 Bay leaf
- 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- ยฝ cup Frozen Peas
- 2 cups Yukon Gold Potatoes Peeled and Cubed
- 2 tbsp Heavy Cream
- ยฝ cup Dubliner Irish Cheese Shredded
- 1 sleeve Puff Pastry (normally 2 sleeves per pckg) Room Temperature
- 1 Egg Whisked
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
Mashed Potatoes
- Peel and Cube potatoes
- Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt to a boiling pot of water
- Add potatoes to a pot and boil for 30 minutes or until tender
- Drain potatoes
- Add 3 tbsps of butter, cheese, and heavy cream
- Mix until combined
Meat Filling
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees on Convection bake
- Over medium heat pan fry 1 tbsp of butter, garlic, carrots, and onion until the onion is translucent
- Add ground beef, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, Worcester sauce
- Once the meat is browned, add salt and pepper to taste
- Remove from heat, remove bay leaf, and mix in peas
Making the rolls
- Spray a large cooking tray with non-stick cooking spray
- Lay out 1 sleeve of puff pastry on a cutting board
- Spread mashed potatoes to cover the pastry
- Press the meat mixture into the mashed potatoes
- Roll the pastry into a pinwheel log so that it is completed on the cutting board for easy slicing
- With a very sharp knife, cut 1/2- inch thick spirals from the log and place them on the cooking tray
- Brush an egg wash along the top and the sides of the pastry
- Bake in the oven for 25 minutes
- Enjoy!
Notes
Aphrodesi’hacks’:
- You can make this recipe even simpler with a container of Bob Evans premade mashed potatoes
- Try your favorite meat, ground lamb veal, or ground turkey.ย Savory pie filling wrapped in puff pastry sheets- Delish!ย Use Spices, Salt and Pepper to taste.
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17 Responses
Sounds delicious. We have shepherd’s pie around here a couple of times a month because we are O’Brienss. This sounds like we could make it a meal with a salad. I’m going to give it a try!
The Yukon potatoes were amazing in this! Just loved it!
Love this idea of mini shepherdโs pie! Will definitely give them a try!
This looks really delicious. I can imagine making it for my next gathering as a small bite.
This is a great way to enjoy the Shepards Pie flavors I love. ๐ Great recipe- I will make again
I love that it can be prepared this way or single-served. It’s perfect for events and other gatherings.
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Really good
Its everything you love about shepherds pie but better, its crispier and has more flavor. If you execute this dish well these become an incredible choice for party grabbable food.
What a great variation to the recipe, this sound so amazing and could be a great lunch for school or the office!
This appetizer sounds amazing! It’s been a while since we had shepards pie! Can’t wait to give it a try!
I absolutely love the “Sheep Thrills” – shepherd’s pie appetizer pastry recipe! We served them as a party snack, and they were a hit. Thanks a million for sharing this creative and delicious recipe – it added a fun twist to our appetizer spread! ๐๐ฅง๐๐
The recipe sounds interesting. Have made shepherd’s pie but never in this appetizer form. Want to try this soon.
Yum! These Sheep Thrills are so delish! Love the seasoned ground beef, potatoes, peas, and carrots, just perfect! Thanks.
I am a Shepards Pie fan… and these do not disappoint. 5 Stars
I am making them again this weekend
Love this appetizer Shepherd’s Pie. The crispy pastry is perfect. For my next party, I will double the batch!
Recommend
I froze these in parchment paper in a plastic container- worked out great. Great option!